Jun 14, 2013

Edward Owen Newcomb, age 85, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013. He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Norma Newcomb; four sons, Ronnie Newcomb, Rocky Newcomb, Shane Newcomb, and Kevin Newcomb; one daughter, Wanda Blalock; two grandchildren, Tracy Newcomb and Paige Hamlett; two great-grandchildren, Amber Rickmond and Ryan Rickmond; three sisters, Ruth...

Jun 11, 2013

Mary Frances Hunt Canada went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, George D. and Bess Spencer Hunt; and her brother, Richard Hunt. Mary Frances was born in Charleston, West, Virginia, on January 29, 1932. She graduated from Virginia Intermont College in Bristol, VA. Mary Frances formerly of Charleston,...

May 24, 2013

Daisy Fears, 94, of Charlotte Court House, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Wayland Nursing and Rehab in Keysville. She was born in Halifax County, VA on August 9th, 1918. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond “Puppy” Fears; her parents, George and Daisy Nichols; 3 brothers, Noel, James and Lacy Nichols; 3 sisters, Clara...

May 17, 2013

Irene Clay Newcomb, 88, of Keysville, VA, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013. She is survived by two daughters, Peggy Amos and Ann Coates; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four children, Nathan Gail Newcomb, Jean Toone, David Newcomb, and Kitty Newcomb; two grandchildren, Michael Toone and JoAnn Coates.

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May 16, 2013

Butch Thaxton, 67, of Green Bay, VA formerly of Sissonville, WV, passed away, suddenly, Thursday, May 16, 2013 at his home. He was the son of Okie and Mabel Thaxton. Butch was the owner of the former Shoney’s in Farmville, VA. Butch was the kindest man you would ever meet; he would give you the shirt off his back....

May 11, 2013

Frances Rutledge Seay age 80, of Chesterfield, VA, formerly of Red Oak, VA, passed away on May 11, 2013. She was a retired private duty nurse, who dedicated her life to caring for others. Frances was a member of the Chesterfield Police Citizens Academy, an avid gardener, and a devout Christian who kept a special place in her heart...

May 8, 2013

Hezekiah Banks Dodd, age 88, of Cullen, VA died May 8, 2013. He was a World War II Veteran and served in the 163rd Engineer Combat Battalion during the European Conflict. Hezzie was preceded in death by his loving first wife, Dorothy S. Dodd; brothers, James, Wesley and Eggleston Dodd; and a sister, Frances North. He is survived by...

May 8, 2013

Norma Inez Brown, age 91, of Charlotte Court House, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She is survived by a son, Billy P. Price and his wife, Karen K. Price of Charlotte Court House; a step-son Steve N. Brown of Washington State; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

May 4, 2013

Eva Foster Adams, age 83, of Drakes Branch, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013. She is survived by a daughter, Virginia Adams; a son, Donnie Adams and his wife, Joy; two grandchildren; a brother, Carlton Foster; and a sister, Dorothy Newcomb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wirt H. Adams. A funeral service will be...

May 1, 2013

Doris Vassar Wallace, age 87, of Drakes Branch, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold N. Wallace. Doris is survived by her sons, Gilmer Ledbetter of Hewitt, Texas and James Lisa Wallace of Drakes Branch, VA; her daughters, Brenda Bill Kusterer of Quinton, VA, Kathy Bagby of Richmond, VA,...

Apr 28, 2013

Nancy D. Rowland, age 78, of Keysville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Nancy was born in Easton, PA, on January 10, 1935. She graduated from the college of William & Mary, Class of 1956. Nancy married William A. Rowland in California, on May 20, 1967. Prior to moving to Keysville, Nancy worked in France as a...

Apr 27, 2013

Richard Darrell Tharpe, age 51, of Drakes Branch, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013. He is survived by his sons, Nick Tharpe and T. J. Tharpe; his parents, Richard “Pete” and Gracie Tharpe; a sister, Gracie Newcomb; a special friend, Linda Bowman; and his riding buddies. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Edwards.

Apr 22, 2013

Carrie Lewis Baker Newcomb, 76, of Keysville, VA, departed her Earthly Home for a Heavenly Home on Monday, April 22, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Morgan Edison Baker and her mother, Melissa “Bill” Wilkins Baker. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Clarence Thomas Newcomb; two daughters, Rhita N. Dudley and husband Aaron...

Apr 19, 2013

Arthur B. Layne, age 75, of Cullen Virginia, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013. Arthur lived life, loved life and shared life! After graduating from Randolph-Henry High School he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Following, he became a pilot and taught several years at Randolph-Henry. He became a building contractor and a farmer growing tobacco, vegetables...

Apr 19, 2013

James Roland Brown “Jimmie”, age 74, of Randolph, Virginia, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013. Born in Ellis Creek in Halifax, VA, to the late Herman E. Brown and Beulah Crews Brown. He was a retired tobacco farmer and textile worker. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Ramsey Brown; and three daughters, Jamie Brown of Randolph, Sheila and Andy...

Apr 18, 2013

William Richard Mann, Sr., age 58, of Phenix, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Vanessa Guthrie Mann; his mother, Alma J. Mann; three sons, William R. Mann, Jr., Matthew J. Mann, and Johnathon C. Mann; one grandchild, Mason L. Mann; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by...

Apr 13, 2013

Hugh Henry Bailey, Jr., age 87, of Wylliesburg, Virginia passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Newcomb Bailey; sister, Betty Bailey Chumney; two nieces, Debbie Winall and Zoe Snipes Cobb; a nephew, Leonard Harold Snipes; and a great nephew, Danny Newton.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.,...

Apr 12, 2013

Larry Hall White, age 65, of Randolph, Virginia, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 He is survived by his mother, Arlene Jeanette White; two sons, Larry Keith White, Lawrence D. White and his wife, Darlene; one daughter, Tanya W. Waller; fifteen grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Green. Larry was a...

Apr 9, 2013

Glenn Edward Watkins, age 43, of Keysville, VA went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2013. Glenn was born to Ervin Lee Watkins and Irma Lacks Watkins on June 23, 1969 in South Boston, VA. He is preceded in death by his mother and father. Glenn is survived by his wife of eight wonderful loving years, Sharon...

Apr 5, 2013

Kathryn Tucker Andrews, age 81, of Charlotte Court House, VA passed away Saturday, April 5, 2013. She is survived by her husband, of sixty years, James Carlton Andrews; two sons, Randy and his wife, Debra, Carlton and his wife, Shannon; a daughter-in-law, Sheila; a sister, Mary Ann Cash; seven grandchildren, Blair and her husband, Brandon, Lauren, Brad, Patrick, Mason...